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Newspaper
Hamilton Telegraph
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1909
Page
2
The Hamilton Telegraph outlines correspondence rules for readers in a biweekly issue. It requests writers include full name and post office address, header the town, and separate items with space. It warns three missed weeks may remove from list and that notices will be charged at one cent per word.
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure all for scrofula coxeian eruptions catarrh rheumatism anemia nervousness fatigue and loss of appetite. It claims the secret formula is known only to Hood and urges readers to use this medicine to spark health by energizing the blood against disease agents. A brief note mentions an exhibit to chart the shortest route between Tanganyika and Lake Victoria with engineers from Germany Britain and the U S observing railway construction and fever prevalence in East Africa.
A New York Sun summary outlines a vast project to connect Cape Town with Cairo by rail within five to eleven years, linking Bulawayo to Salisbury and Beira, and presenting a Cape to Egypt route via Tanganyika. The plan involves a 1360 mile main line and numerous feeders toward the Congo, with heavy investments and risks amid Boer War tensions and colonial interests.
A London style dispatch from Mombasa notes Roosevelt expedition talk and hunting ethics, mentions a step toward free trade with the Philippines, and critiques sugar and tobacco import limits. It cites a Rupees price debate, Philippine crop scale, and U S sugar output while referencing local conditions and officials.
Chicago March 22 Inside facts about mail order Sears Rochuvk Cox venture. The company planned 40,000,000 shares on the Chicago Stock Exchange with 30,000,000 common stock underwriters. In 1908 common stock fell to 24 pap value 100. Dividends of 4 percent on 30,000,000 paid, rumor of 6 percent future. Stock recently traded mainly as investments at about 78. Market observers see a potential gain of over 16,500,000, though doubt remains.
In a tense lobby scene a man locks himself in a chair while police and a detective plead for talks with a captor. Willie the kidnapped boy remains in gentle captivity as the abductors claim satisfaction and await the next move.
Harrisburg March 23 The Senate narrowly passes concurrent resolution offering a reward of 15000 dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the kidnappers of Walter Whitla. The action aims to secure the safe return of the victim and bring those responsible to justice.
Toledo report states Marjorie Loos and her sister, aged about 10, were found after a 36 hour search and placed in the custody of their mother Mrs. Lug. They had vanished from the uncle's home and reappeared at Washington.
A historic note describes Roosevelt party gear aboard with two toned green and blue damask, a carryable tent within a tent design by prominent African explorers, and a waterproof inner shelter. The baggage holds six large cases marked Theodore Roosevelt, Africa. The setup emphasizes cool, durable quarters and portable camp equipment for the expedition.
Mar 24 report notes United Wireless Telegraphy Company of New York wins contracts to outfit the Graham and Morton fleet of steamers and to establish two wireless stations at Rennington Harbor and Hutchins Midh. Plans call for more stations at Duluth and Buffalo to handle the messages needed for the safety of about 4 009 freighters and 250 passenger steamers on the Great Lakes.
Women at a hat factory in Orange New Jersey clash with arriving workers amid a strike in progress. The scene draws a crowd as multiple dozen men are attacked during the disruption.
Reported in Washington that party members from Ohio in every city favor Charles Batson for the position of attorney general. Senators Harton and Dick have already introduced bills to promote from assistant to attorney general, communicating to President Taft. The proposal may face opposition but is believed to be aimed at preserving unity within the Republican ranks.
A Wilmington conference session hears Bishop David W. Mugre and others denounce ministers who fail to pay debts. The bishop admonishes young preachers for past mistakes, criticizes flashy dress styles, and urges accountability while leading a lively discussion on church integrity and ministerial conduct. Local officials and farmers attend a broader agricultural meeting with speeches on corn crop improvement and rural life reforms.
Last Monday in Jacobs Hall a French component addressed local farmers and residents of Framiltoy, drawing interest from head citizens and many speakers who praised the city’s progress. An aftertown gathering saw dozens visit the team, view corn and other crops, and hear about local issues including rail rain impacts. Mr VM Sheeamith delivered an address on civic matters.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses medical aid and a woman’s actions amid treatment. It references medicine, efficiency, and restoring health, with unclear names and places. The readable portions imply a discussion of therapy or care, but concrete events or identities are not clearly stated.
The obituary recalls Captain Walter Meves of Lindenwald born in Germany May 22 1828 who died after a long illness. Survived by a widow and six daughters, he was a veteran of Mexican and Civil War service as a company officer and farmer in Ohio. Interment will be at his Lindenwald residence with Rev Brazier officiating.
Fragmented market notes show Cincinnati grain and livestock prices with wild OCR garble. Mentions wheat, yellow corn, white corn, feeder cattle and various bids, receipts, and extras, but most data remain unreadable. Poor readability prevents precise figures or entities.
Local live stock prices and wholesale readings appear mixed with fruit and vegetable quotes. Cabbage onions cucumbers turnips tomatoes and sweet potatoes are listed with assorted regional market terms and prices. fruit items include grapes strawberries pineapples and cranberries, with notes on sugar and vinegar products and assorted general merchandise.
Edward F. Fisher of Kelly Island Ohio shot and mortally wounded Mrs. Louis Turnipseed and killed himself in San Antonio. Fisher, discharged from the army six months ago, had recently married Mrs. Turnipseed. a divorce suit is pending.
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